Non-APA PhD programs?

[ChipsAhoyMatey]

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I see a few thread concerning APA vs Non-APA, but I see no one listing PhD programs in Clinical or Counseling that are Non-APA. The only one I have been able to find is the Clinical/Community program between UAF and UAA. I understand the risks associated with going to an APA vs Non-APA program, so these comments will not be helpful. Can anyone find a list of Non-APA PhD programs in Clinical or Counseling?

Thanks!

 

[deleted176373]

I see a few thread concerning APA vs Non-APA, but I see no one listing PhD programs in Clinical or Counseling that are Non-APA. The only one I have been able to find is the Clinical/Community program between UAF and UAA. I understand the risks associated with going to an APA vs Non-APA program, so these comments will not be helpful. Can anyone find a list of Non-APA PhD programs in Clinical or Counseling?

Thanks!

Capella, Walden, I can't think of any others right now, but you might try University of Phoenix, DeVry, and ITT Tech. Oh, and I think Harvard just got accredited but previously was not.

Mark

 

[PrisonPsych]

Southern Georgia has a new program that is in the process of being accredited.

 

[erg923]

I think you left off Wyotech on that one..... do they have that over there on the east coast. Im curious at to how the OP is going to use this list? Whats the point?

 

[erg923]

Southern Georgia has a new program that is in the process of being accredited.

Ive always wondered about that kinda thing. That is such a huge gamble..... hoping that your program gets approved before you apply for internship. Talk about nail biting.

 

[PrisonPsych]

Ive always wondered about that kinda thing. That is such a huge gamble..... hoping that your program gets approved before you apply for internship. Talk about nail biting.

I know. I have a friend in this program, and she says accreditation is looking good, but it's just not a gamble I want to take, you know?

 

[cara susanna]

My program is up for re-accreditation this year, haha.

 

[krisrox]

I'm applying to a non-APA-A school. But all the students found APA internships, and a faculty member told me they were seeking accreditation in the next 2 years. I'm still applying, but I'm kind of wary.

 

[Ollie123]

My program is up for re-accreditation this year, haha.

So are we. Its generally not a big deal most places as APA accred. is viewed as a relatively low bar. Obviously with a new program just starting up, or one with a history of accreditation issues there is reason to be cautious, but for the most part its really just a pain in the butt for the DCT to pull all the documents together. I was the student reviewer on ours before it went out and I can't even imagine the amount of time it takes to gather all that info....

 

[JackD]

There are many online programs that aren't APA accredited.

Walden, Capella, Union Institute, Northcentral University, University of Phoenix (they only have an I/O degree), Saybrook Institute. All online programs except Fielding, really.

Their are some brick and mortar schools too. There is Midwestern University. Their program is just very new. They have a med school, so I bet their psychology program will be accredited some day. There are a few Argosy campuses that aren't yet accredited by the APA.

There is also Pacifica Graduate Institute and the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. I don't know what kind of schools those are though.

Really it seems like any school with the word "institute" in its name has problems with accreditation.

 

[futureapppsy2]

I don't think Alaska's Clinical-Community PhD program (which is very unique) or Central Arkansas' Counseling PhD program are accredited yet (both due to newness)--both seem strong, though (university-based, excellent funding, etc).

FWIW, Midwestern University's PsyD program in Illinois was actually denied APA accredition this year. I've always wondered why...

 

[RileyG]

ETSU is not yet accredited and seems like a great program. Also, Univ of Colorado-Denver isn't accredited either. They are both new-ish and will be seeking accreditation when it is appropriate to do so.

Can I ask why you are purposely seeking non-APA accredited programs?

 

[P5YcH010gy]

East Carolina University's (in North Carolina) doctoral programs in Health Psychology aren't APA-accredited yet because they are semi-new, but they are currently undergoing the accreditation process.

 

[Therapist4Chnge]

There are a few good programs (previously mentioned in this thread) that aren't accredited, though most of the rest have some very large red flags. Programs housed in traditional universities with good funding and quality faculty probably offer solid training, though the lack of APA-acredidation can really be bothersome when pursuing jobs because most of the listings I've seen req. APA acred for both program and internship. There are obviously exceptions, but that is a hard sell after putting in upwards of 6-8+ years of your life.

Outside of having an incredible research match and/or major restriction, I don’t think I could recommend a non-APA program….even at a solid place like Alaska.

Speaking of....

Alaska's Clinical-Community PhD program

I looked at their program, and it seems REALLY interesting. They are very niche, which can be good and bad. If indiginous populations are your thing, I think it has a great program.